Player ProfileENGLISH RUGBY
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The Six Nations
Match Reviews
Rugby School which is situated in the centre of England was the first school to start playing the game, it was initially played on grass using a pig's bladder encased in leather for a ball. The rules at Rugby School forbid handling the ball on the field of play unless the ball was airborne in which case it could be caught. All players including the cathcher were to stand still. The cathcher could then retreat and kick the ball either over the crossbar or anywhere they liked, if the ball went over the crossbar it was counted as a goal. No ohter player on the field could move until the catcher passed the place where they had originally caught the ball. In the 1840s running with the ball towards the opositions goal line was introduced.
The Five Nations' Cup was first awarded in 1984, the cup was a sterling silver trophy with 15 side panels representing the 15 members of the team and with three handles to represent the officials. The cup's capacity was sufficient for five bottles of champagne. In 2000 the five nations competition became the six nations with the edidtion of Italy.
Twickenham
Twickenham is the ideal location for hosting events throughout the year - not only during the rugby season.
The Stadium incorporates a wealth of facilities to cater for both corporate and private clients. From weddings and dinner dances to conferences and product launches.
The Six Nations Results
Saturday 5th February, 2000
Saturday 18th March, 2000
- England 50 18 Ireland
- Italy 12 59 England
- Italy 34 20 Scotland
- Wales 26 18 Scotland
- Wales 3 36 France
Sunday 19th March, 2000
Saturday 19th February, 2000
- Ireland 27 25 France
- France 9 15 England
- Ireland 44 22 Scotland
Saturday 1st April, 2000
- Wales 47 16 Italy
- France 42 31 Italy
Saturday 4th March, 2000
- Ireland 19 23 Wales
- England 46 12 Wales
Sunday 2nd April, 2000
- Ireland 60 13 Italy
- Scotland 16 28 France
- Scotland 19 13 England